Place all of the ingredients in the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped (I pulse to beyond that stage). Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the bean puree to a small bowl and serve with pita chips and fresh cut vegetables.

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Simply one of the easiest, tastiest, most repeatable appetizers/snacks/light lunches I've ever put together. Everything balances out beautifully and the bit of "bite" from the garlic is just perfect. Trust me, it's a crowd pleaser, too: I made it on Saturday for my birthday party and it was a huge, huge hit.